Premier League 2025-2026: Chelsea-Wolverhampton, the likely lineups
On Saturday night at 9 p.m. Chelsea will take on Wolverhampton at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Maresca’s team must find continuity to climb the standings; the guests are in last place with just 2 points in 10 games.
In addition to the long-suffering Levi Colwill (season already over for him after rupturing his cruciate ligament), the hosts’ ranks will also be without Roméo Lavia, Benoît Badiashile, Cole Palmer and Dário Essugo. However, there is no shortage of alternatives for Enzo Maresca, who is expected to show up for the fixture with Cucurella and James manning the defensive lanes and Fofana-Chalobah as the central pair. In front of them Malo Gusto and Caicedo as a dam, Neto, Fernández, Garnacho will work to support offensive reference Joao Pedro.
Wolverhampton has exonerated Vitor Pereira and the team has been temporarily entrusted to Collins, eager to make a good impression. There will be Sá between the posts with Semedo, Kilman, Dawson and Bueno in defense. Gomes, Lemina and Doyle in the middle of the field with Neto, Cunha and Hwang in front.
Probable lineups
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Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; Cucurella, Fofana, Chalobah, James: Caicedo, Malo Gusto; Neto, Fernández, Garnacho; Pedro. All. Maresca
Wolverhampton (4-3-3): Sá; Semedo, Kilman, Dawson, Bueno; Gomes, Lemina, Doyle; Neto, Cunha, Hwang. All. Collins
